Best yarn for knitting socks
There are three things to consider when selecting sock yarn: the fiber content, the thickness of the yarn and …
Knitting
5+1 tips for knitting socks that last
If you would like your hand knit socks to last longer keep on reading because I’m going to share my top tips of how to make a durable pair of socks. 1. Knit with good quality yarn Selecting good quality sock yarn is maybe one of the most important factors. If the durability is the …
7 common sweater knitting mistakes
Knitting garments take time and money so wouldn’t it be great if the garment would look and feel fabulous on you. Below I have listed 7 most common reasons why knitters end up being unhappy with their sweater project and how to avoid these mistakes.
The easiest way to cast on toe-up socks
The easiest way to cast on for toe-up socks is the Turkish also known as the eastern cast on method.
An easy way to remember the Kitchener stitch
4 very simple rules that help you to memorize the Kitchener stitch. Step-by-step video and photo tutorial included.
No swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens. Part 1: Planning
In this article I explain how to measure your hand (or how to estimate the measurements based on age or gender) and then decide what size mittens you should make. I also provide help with yarn and needle size selection. If you are a seasoned knitter you can skip this article and go directly to selecting the top pattern.
No swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens. Part 2: Casting on and making the top
This article is part of my no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens pattern. Select one of the three top patterns provided and cast on your mittens
No swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens. Part 3: Making the thumb and hand
This article is part of my no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens pattern. For introduction and outline of this pattern see: Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens pattern. Previous article: Casting on and making the top for your mittens. Next article: Making the cuff and finishing your mitten Your mitten should now …
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No swatch, any stitch count, any yarn mittens. Part 4: Making the cuff and finishing your mitten
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